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FL12 VTZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,338 mi
Last recorded148,338 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 VTZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 148,338 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,824 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 133,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 125,476 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2021 125,476 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,101 miles

Front Lower subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and nail 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Lower subframe corroded also both wishbones corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2020 120,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle radius arm t bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle radius arm t bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower subframe corroded

Front brake pads 50%

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and nail 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Lower subframe corroded also both wishbones corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,172 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

High level stop light not working

Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,772 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF headlight mounted incorrectly. Not likely to become loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears bonding (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,332 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,165 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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FL12 VTZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL12 VTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FL12 VTZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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